Proverbs 12:19
World English Bible (WEB)
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
In context
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:19 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
- KJV King James Version
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.